AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Spotted with 128MB L3 Cache
▼ Summary
– A CPU-Z validation leak shows an entry for an unannounced AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor.
– The listing shows a 128 MB L3 cache (96+32 MB), which contradicts the expected 192 MB total for this dual-cache chip.
– The leak indicates the 9950X3D2 has a higher 200W TDP, compared to the 170W rating of the standard 9950X3D.
– The article suggests the entry could be fake or a misreading by CPU-Z, which may lack support for the new CPU.
– ASRock previously confirmed the chip’s existence via a now-removed webpage, indicating an imminent AMD launch.
A new entry in the CPU-Z database has sparked discussion about the specifications of AMD’s upcoming flagship processor. The listing, spotted by hardware leaker @momomo_us, shows a chip identified as the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. This aligns with earlier leaks, including a now-removed ASRock product page, that confirmed AMD is developing its first dual-cache Ryzen 9000X3D processor. However, the details in this particular validation raise more questions than they answer.
The CPU-Z entry lists the chip with a 128MB L3 cache, broken down as 96MB plus 32MB. This configuration is inconsistent with expectations for the new model. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is anticipated to feature two Core Complex Dies (CCDs), each equipped with AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology. This design should deliver a 192MB total L3 cache, combining the standard 32MB per CCD with an additional 64MB of stacked cache on each, far exceeding the 128MB shown.
Further adding to the confusion, the listing shows a 200W TDP rating. This is a significant increase over the 170W TDP of the standard Ryzen 9 9950X3D, suggesting the entry could indeed be for the newer, more powerful chip. The discrepancy in cache information, however, points to a potential misidentification. The data may belong to the existing 9950X3D model, or it could indicate that the CPU-Z software has not yet been updated to correctly interpret the new processor’s architecture.
Whether this specific entry is inaccurate or simply a result of unsupported hardware, the surrounding evidence strongly indicates that AMD is preparing to launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. The chip is projected to be a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with boost clocks up to 5.6 GHz. Its unprecedented cache capacity is designed to deliver a substantial performance uplift in gaming and latency-sensitive applications, continuing AMD’s strategy with its X3D series. An official announcement from AMD is expected in the near future.
(Source: Wccftech)